WASHROOM HYGIENE


Winter-proofing thewashroom


Paul Mulready, Marketing Manager at Northwood Hygiene Products, talks to us about how washroom providers can get ready for winter.


For those involved in managing washrooms, the winter season always brings additional challenges. The combination of colder weather, seasonal bugs and new strains of COVID-19, such as the FLiRT variant, mean that washroom providers must be vigilant in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene to protect


people’s health.


Getting ready for the winter season is vital to give providers enough time to stock up on essentials, such as paper and towels. Preparing for wet winter days is also a must to help prevent slips and falls on slippery washroom floors. This may mean that providers need to employ more maintenance staff to ensure the washroom is clean and safe, and to keep on top of replenishing stocks.


Preventing winter germs


One of the greatest challenges during the winter months is preventing infection as viruses are more prevalent at this time. These germs can transmit easily though coughs and sneezes, but also through hand-to-hand contact and by touching contaminated surfaces, so it’s essential to promote a diligent hand hygiene programme at this time.


Outbreaks of infection don’t just have an impact on the health of visitors: they can also leave a long-lasting impression on people, meaning that the reputation of the establishment can be negatively affected, particularly if it’s a healthcare, retail or hospitality setting.


The washroom plays an integral part in hand hygiene, so winter planning should ensure that they’re frequently monitored to ensure that soap, toilet tissues and hand towels are topped up and the area is clean and hygienic.


Stocking up


Soap, toilet paper and hand towels can deplete very quickly in washrooms during the winter and if they run dry, then good hand hygiene becomes impossible. Providers should therefore look for high-capacity, controlled-use dispensers that restrict the use of consumables and prevent overuse.


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Units that prevent run-outs also help to minimise the need for staff to visit between maintenance visits.


Providers should also opt for dispensers that are quick and easy to replenish and wipe down, which helps to reduce the time and cost of maintaining a washroom. Units with clear inspection windows, for example, enable the maintenance team to see at a glance if they need refilling.


High capacity


Solutions like the high-capacity North Shore premium proprietary system of washroom dispensers and consumables from Northwood, can help to maintain good winter washroom hygiene.


North Shore delivers zero waste and volume in use to help prevent run outs. It is ideal for many settings, such as schools where washrooms may only be checked once a day, stadiums where footfall is very high and colleges and universities where crowds of students can often gather at breaktimes.


The range offers users a choice of three wipe-clean hand towel dispensers, as well as the 5,000-sheet capacity Orbit four roll infinity toilet dispenser and the compact 2,500 sheet capacity Side-by-Side toilet roll dispenser. Both toilet roll dispensers prevent ‘free rolling’ and only allow access to the next roll once the current one has been used.


North Shore delivers strong green credentials as well. All North Shore packaging (including cardboard cores, cardboard cartons and paper and plastic wraps) is fully recyclable. Furthermore, more than 90% of North Shore products sold are made from 100% recycled material with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification.


Washrooms are vital to public health and they’re a reflection of the venue itself too. Well-designed washroom solutions promote hygiene and help to ensure that people are protected from winter bugs and viruses.


For further information, please visit the website below or call +44 1952 236 930.


www.northwood.co.uk twitter.com/TomoCleaning


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